M3 Insurance Expands into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For Media Inquiries:
Angela Joyce, Director of Communications
M3 Insurance
Phone: 608.229.6409
Email: angela.joyce@m3ins.com

M3 Insurance Expands into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

ESCANABA, MI – M3 Insurance, a leading provider of insurance, risk management, and employee benefits solutions, is proud to announce its expansion into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P) with the opening of a new office in Escanaba.

The expansion reflects M3’s ongoing mission to grow its footprint while staying true to its core values: a focus on people, innovative solutions, and a deep connection to the communities it serves. The talented individuals bring a wealth of experience, local knowledge, and a shared commitment to providing outstanding service to our clients.

“This is a great opportunity to serve the U.P for M3, and we couldn’t have asked for a finer group to represent our values and vision in Escanaba,” said Mike Victorson, CEO and Partner at M3, and Escanaba native. “We’re proud to be expanding into Michigan and even prouder of the team leading the way.”

“Our move into the Upper Peninsula is a natural next step in our strategic growth plan,” said Nezih Hasanoglu, Jr, Chief Growth Officer and Partner at M3. “With a dedicated local presence, the office will provide clients with the advantage of in-depth regional knowledge and the global resources that set M3 apart.”

The new office is located at 1615 Ludington Street, Suite B Escanaba, MI 49829 and is fully operational. For more information about M3 Insurance in the Upper Peninsula or to schedule a consultation, please contact Mary Feuerbach.

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About M3

M3 is a top insurance broker and risk management firm in America. We’re leaders in the products we represent and the industries we serve. M3’s people are an extension of your team, providing world-class resources to help you manage risk, purchase insurance, and provide employee benefits. And our focus on community builds better places to live and work. For more information on M3, visit www.m3ins.com.

Caden Moyer Promoted to Credit Analyst at Oak Bank

January 8, 2025

For Immediate Release
Contact: Karen Virnoche, 608.441.6000
kvirnoche@oak.bank

Caden Moyer Promoted to Credit Analyst at Oak Bank

Fitchburg, WI – Oak Bank, Fitchburg’s trusted community bank since 2000, is pleased to announce the promotion of Caden Moyer from Loan Operations Specialist to Credit Analyst.

Moyer’s professional growth at Oak Bank reflects his dedication and adaptability. His recent experience in the Loan Department, combined with a background in auditing, has honed his analytical skills and attention to detail, enabling him to deliver exceptional service to clients.

“I’m thrilled to continue my career at Oak Bank, working alongside a talented team focused on delivering the best possible experience for our clients,” said Moyer.

As a Credit Analyst, Moyer is responsible for evaluating financial data to provide objective risk assessments for both business and individual clients, ensuring comprehensive support for Oak Bank’s Business Banking team.

“Caden brings an impressive skill set and great enthusiasm to our Credit Department,” said Matt Hill, Senior Vice President of Credit at Oak Bank. “We are excited to see the positive impact he will continue to make for our clients and the bank.”

Beyond his professional achievements, Moyer is passionate about giving back to the community through organizations like Special Olympics and World Vision. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, traveling, fitness, outdoor activities, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.

About Oak Bank

For 25 years, Oak Bank has been deeply rooted in the Fitchburg community and Madison area
meeting the financial needs of homeowners and businesses by offering top-notch service, quick
answers, and creative solutions, all while supporting over 135 local nonprofits each year. Visit
oak.bank to learn more.

Summit Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025

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January 7, 2025

Media Contact:
Mary Fanning-Penny
Vice President Communications
(608) 243-5000 ext. 9662
publicrelations@summitcreditunion.com

Summit Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 

Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, announced today that it is recognized, for the second consecutive year, as one of America’s Best Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. America’s Best honor is awarded to financial institutions that have demonstrated financial health, operational performance, and metrics pointing toward long-term stability. 

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of the best credit unions in the country,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “We are particularly dedicated to helping women and their families secure a strong future through a dedicated team delivering proven financial wellness techniques, value and earning our members’ trust.”

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized top regional banks and credit unions in the United States, by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys and millions of social media reviews.

“Regional banks and credit unions are the financial backbone of communities nationwide as they support small businesses, fund local projects and ensure easy access to essential banking services. Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce ‘America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025,’ highlighting companies utilizing a community and customer-centric approach to make a big financial impact in their neighborhoods,” said Newsweek Global Editor in Chief Nancy Cooper. 

For more information, visit SummitCreditUnion.com or call 608-243-5000 or 800-236-5560.  

About Summit Credit Union  

Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Summit holds $7.7billion in assets and has more than 265,860 members and 952 employees across 58 locations throughout Wisconsin. Since 2002, Kim Sponem has been CEO & President of Summit Credit Union, formerly known as CUNA Credit Union/Great Wisconsin Credit Union. 

In 2024, Summit was recognized for continued excellence in employee engagement as a Top Workplace USA by USA Today for the fourth consecutive year and a Top Workplace in the Madison area by the Wisconsin State Journal the fifth year in a row. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel named Summit a Top Workplace in Milwaukee in both 2023 and 2024. Additionally, and representative of its focus on financial education, Summit received the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in 2010, 2014, and 2016 and the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award – Legacy in 2019.   

For additional media information, visit summitcreditunion.com/about-summit/press-room or follow Summit on Facebook and Instagram.

Pellitteri Waste Systems Ranks 31st on Largest Haulers List

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Joleen Engeseth
Marketing Coordinator
608-257-6232 ext. 346
Joleene@pellitteri.com

Pellitteri Waste Systems Ranks 31st on Largest Haulers List

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (Jan. 7, 2025) — Pellitteri Waste System, Inc. — Southern Wisconsin’s leading independent, family-owned and operated waste and recycling service provider — ranks 31st on Waste Today’s list of largest haulers, which is based on companies’ 2023 revenues. 

Waste Today notes the waste industry continued its strong performance in 2023 thanks to an active mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market as interest in sustainability continues to grow. 

“We’re proud of our ranking, which is a testament to our ability to compete with larger haulers by providing high-quality customer service,” says President David Pellitteri. “We continually hear that our customer service is what sets us apart. We salute our employees for delivering on that tradition of service, which has been central to our company since its founding more than 40 years ago.” 

The editors of Waste Today compiled the list by combing through public records, surveying companies in the publication’s database and soliciting feedback via the publication’s website and e-newsletter. 

Haulers making it in the top 12 include WM, Republic Services and GFL Environmental. These companies operate in more than half the states in the United States, plus Canada.

The only other Wisconsin-based company to make the Top 50 list at No. 37 is Eagle Disposal Inc. in Franksville, Wisc., which serves the Milwaukee area. 

The last time the list was published in 2021, Pellitteri Waste Systems ranked No. 30.  View the Waste Today article for the full list.

About Pellitteri Waste Systems

Pellitteri Waste Systems provides waste and recycling collection, specialty recycling services, on-site confidential data destruction, and state-of-the-art single-stream recycling processing to commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout Southern Wisconsin. It is a family-owned company based in Madison with a proud tradition of service and community involvement. Pellitteri services around 80,000 households. The company sorted over 163 million pounds of mixed recycling at their local Material Recovery Facility, recycled over 28 million pounds of specialty recyclables from manufacturers and industrial customers, hauled over 11 million pounds of construction materials to be recycled, and shredded and recycled over 3 million pounds of confidential data in 2023. Pellitteri received the following awards in recent years: the Recycling Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin, and the Business Friend of the Environment Award from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. For more information, visit www.pellitteri.com.

DeWitt Announces Attorneys Hovden and Schuchardt Promoted to Partner

MADISON, Wis. (January 2, 2025)—DeWitt LLP today announced that Kai Hovden and Sarah Schuchardt were promoted to Partner status effective January 1, 2025.

About Kai Hovden

Hovden is a civil litigation attorney in DeWitt’s Madison office. While he has litigated in numerous practice areas in state and federal courts, Kai’s primary practice areas are: (a) intellectual property litigation, including representing businesses and individuals in patent, trademark, and copyright lawsuits; and (b) trusts and estates litigation, including probate contests and complex fiduciary litigation. Kai also frequently litigates in the transportation and logistics sector, representing shippers, carriers, and brokers.

He earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a B.A., cum laude, from Winona State University. He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern & Western Districts of Wisconsin.

About Sarah Schuchardt

Schuchardt is a member of the Divorce and Family Law team, practicing from the Madison office. She helps individuals in all walks of life, specializing in representing individuals in family law proceedings. She handles matters such as divorce, paternity, custody and placement, child support, adoption, prenuptial agreements and more. Her experience includes representing a client in a 7-day contested divorce trial on issues involving legal custody, physical placement, child support, maintenance, and property division. Sarah also has experience representing clients in mediation. 

She earned a J.D., from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a B.A., with honors, from Hamilton College. She is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern & Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7^th Circuit.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minnesota and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. DeWitt is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including background screening, business law, employee stock ownership plans, employee benefits, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, employment relations, environmental, estate planning, family business, family law, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.

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